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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.84, 28,726.97 and 15,234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.84, 28,726.97 and 15,234.77 is: 22,821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.84 : 28,726.97 = 15,234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.84/28,726.97 = 15,234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.84x = 28,726.97 × 15,234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.84x = 437,648,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,648,780.75/19,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,821.74

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